Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
United States115th CongressHR-2989House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 2, 2017
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities. (Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.
Bill texts
Timeline
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Signed by President.
House of Representatives
Became Public Law No: 115-77.
House of Representatives